Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | VE6025 |
| Manufacturer | Emerson (Emerson Automation Solutions) |
| Product Type | Gigabit Transceiver Module (SFP) |
| Product Family | DeltaV M-Series Network Infrastructure |
| Form Factor | SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) |
| Standard | 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab) |
| Interface | RJ45 (Copper / Twisted Pair) |
| Transmission Medium | Cat 5e / Cat 6 / Cat 6A UTP or STP |
| Maximum Reach | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Data Rate | 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps) |
| Connector Type | RJ45 (SFP cage with integrated magnetics) |
| Commercial Equivalent | Cisco GLC-T |
| Compatible Host Chassis | VE6022 (P1/P2/P3/P4), VE6021 Series Switches |
| Network Role | DeltaV Area Control Network (ACN) copper media conversion |
| Power Source | Powered by host SFP cage (no independent supply) |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C (commercial); -40°C to +85°C (extended where specified) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions (SFP body) | Approx. 56 × 13.4 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 20 g |
| EMC Compliance | EN 55022 Class B (per DeltaV system requirements) |
| Lifecycle Status | Legacy / Discontinued (Superseded by DeltaV Smart Switch SFP modules) |
Main Features and Advantages
Precise Media Matching for Control Network Port Configuration
The defining advantage of the Emerson VE6025 is its ability to tailor the copper-port count of a VE6022 chassis to the exact needs of the installation. Unlike fixed-port commercial switches that force a predetermined copper/fiber ratio, the VE6022 + VE6025 combination allows engineers to populate only the copper ports required—whether that is two ports for a dual-workstation connection or ten ports for a full control-room node cluster. Unused SFP cages are sealed with VE6101 blank caps, preserving EMC integrity and maintaining proper chassis airflow.
Short-Reach Copper Performance Within the DeltaV Diagnostic Envelope
The Emerson VE6025 delivers full 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet performance over standard twisted-pair cabling at distances up to 100 meters. Because it is an Emerson-qualified component rather than a third-party generic SFP, it operates within the DeltaV network management and diagnostic framework—meaning link status, error counters, and port-level events are visible to the DeltaV Network Device Command Center (where the host switch supports it) rather than remaining as an unmanaged blind spot.
Hot-Swappable Form Factor for Zero-Downtime Replacement
As an SFP-format module, the Emerson VE6025 can be inserted and removed without powering down the host switch chassis (where the host system supports hot-swapping). This is a significant operational advantage in 24/7 process environments where even a brief network interruption can trigger controller redundancy events or process alarms. A spare VE6025 can be kept on-hand and swapped in minutes.
Commercial-Equivalent Performance with DeltaV Qualification
The corresponds functionally to the Cisco GLC-T commercial SFP transceiver but carries Emerson’s DeltaV system qualification. This means it has been validated for compatibility with DeltaV switch firmware, power budgeting, and thermal profiles—eliminating the risk of intermittent link drops or unsupported-device warnings that can occur when mixing uncertified third-party transceivers into a DeltaV control network.